Dragon Saddle with Flaming Pearl, 18th-19th Century

A Tibetan silver, gilt and leather saddle, 18th-19th century, a…
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A Tibetan silver, gilt and leather saddle, 18th-19th century, a pair of confronting dragons chasing flaming pearl on each side, original leather mounted. For a similar but earlier example see Christie's New York, 21/3/2001, lot 150, also see Koller Auktionen Ag: Tuesday, 17/11/2015, Lot 155 for a 18th-19th century example, 50 x 32 cm. Provenance: Melbourne private collection

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